It all starts with the inspiration, whether that's a book or a city. From there, I experiment with different herbs, spices, fruits, flowers and teas until I end up with a recipe that I feel evokes the theme.
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How to infuse the essence of a great novel in a cup of loose leaf? The idea came to Stephanie Sandercock in the middle of the night. For the literary buff, finding a way to create book-themed teas became an obsession. So she turned the page and made it happen. Stephanie extracts memorable elements from her favorite novels, as well as travels to international cities, then translates them into captivating flavors. That’s when the adventure really begins. She explores and experiments to find the perfect blend of fruits, flowers and herbs to tell the story. Hand-blended in small batches and packaged by hand, every cup is steeped with intrigue.< less